126 Chemical Battalion
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Unit
Insignia
- Description: A
Gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm)
in height overall consisting of a hexagonal shield
blazoned: Per chevron reversed rayonné Or and
Gules, a dragon rampant resting its sinister hind claw
on a bayonet fesswise Azure (Cobalt Blue). Attached
around the base of the shield, a Dark Blue scroll
inscribed "THROUGH THE FLAMES" in Gold letters
with Red flames on either side emitting from the ends of
the scrolls.
- Symbolism:
Cobalt blue and golden yellow are the colors
traditionally used by the Chemical Corps. The dragon is
a fire-breathing, mystical beast of strength and power.
Standing among the flames, it symbolizes the fire and
destruction of chemical warfare. The flames also
underscore the organization's motto. The bayonet, a
symbol of the Infantry, represents the unit's Infantry
heritage. The hexagonal shield alludes to a benzene ring
and is adapted from the branch insignia.
- Background: The
distinctive unit insignia was approved on 17 Apr 2000.
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Coat
of Arms
- Description:
Shield: Per chevron reversed rayonné Or and
Gules, a dragon rampant resting its sinister hind claw
on a bayonet fesswise Azure (Cobalt Blue). Crest: That
for the regiments and separate battalions of the
Nebraska Army National Guard: From a wreath Or and
Gules, an ear of corn in full ear partially husked
Proper. Motto: THROUGH THE FLAMES.
- Symbolism:
Shield: Cobalt blue and golden yellow are the colors
traditionally used by the Chemical Corps. The dragon is
a fire-breathing, mystical beast of strength and power.
Standing among the flames, it symbolizes the fire and
destruction of chemical warfare. The flames also
underscore the organization's motto. The bayonet, a
symbol of the Infantry, represents the unit's Infantry
heritage. Crest: The crest is that of the Nebraska Army
National Guard.
- Background: The
coat of arms was approved on 17 Apr 2001.
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